Upcoming Kansas City Truman Gala Hopes To Inspire Missouri Democrats

These are tough times for the super-minority party in the Show-Me State. 

Experts don't have much hope for an heiress to defeat the super-majority GOP . . . And raising cash amid the anticipation of a "red wave" election is a tough sell.

Nevertheless . . .

Take a peek at this upcoming event with recent news blast touting speakers, award winners and local leaders tasked with getting out the vote. 

First a message about the slate . . .

Speakers for the 35th Annual Truman Gala

 Excited to present to you some of the leaders we will hear from at the 35th Annual Truman Gala on Saturday, August 27th! These elected officials and candidates have done an incredible job advancing Jackson County in their roles, and I am excited to hear from them about how we make it even better.

Keynote Speaker - Mayor Quinton Lucas

Additional Speakers Include:

U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Jackson County Executive Frank White

U.S. Senate Nominee Trudy Busch Valentine

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Whilst we were posting . . . 

Today's blast . . . 

Announcing the Award Winners for the 35th Annual Truman Gala!

"One of the best parts of the Truman Gala is the opportunity to honor some incredible people who are dedicated towards advancing the Democratic cause. On behalf of the Executive Committee, I'm excited today to announce the award winners that we will be honoring next Saturday evening!"

Senator Ronnie DePasco Public Service Award - Senator John Joseph Rizzo

Harry S. Truman Man of the Year Award - In honor of Paul Wrabec

Harry S. Truman Woman of the Year Award - Shellie Montemurro

Sybil Daniels Young Democrat of the Year Award - Da-Nearle T. Clarke

"Dutch" Newman Award - Cindy McClain

Harry Wiggins Award for Best Democratic Organization - Freedom, Inc.

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Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

HISTORY | Truman Gala

Back in the 70's we had Harry's Day... Then in 1987, the story is that two loyal Democrats (Bill Baker and Lu Vaughn) were traveling on the way back from Jackson Days in Springfield, and while driving back the idea of a Jackson County celebration was born.